Finding a credible, experienced recruitment agency with connections to the biggest names in your field is only part of the process. Recruiters then have to match your skills and experience to available positions and “sell” you to employers. Ultimately, how successful your recruiter is depends on your level of openness and honesty during the process.
Recruitment agencies need to know the whole truth about your employment history, experience and abilities to find the best job for you. Avoid the temptation of embellishing, even if you think it may lead you to increased opportunities. Stretching the truth can come back to haunt you in an interview or even lead to your dismissal after you get your new job.
Also, be open with your recruitment agency about the types of schedules that you wish to work and what your long term goals are; don’t just tell them what you think employers want to hear. The goal of any job search should be long-term employment in a job that challenges you, but is ultimately satisfying. Only through complete honesty will you have the best chance of finding and keeping a job that you enjoy.
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